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25 worst cities for spring allergies

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America compared data on 100 cities to rank the 25 most challenging cities to live with seasonal allergies. Scores are based off pollen counts, allergy medicine use and the number of allergists.

25. Nashville, Tenn. (Score: 75.12)

24. Greensboro, N.C. (Score: 77.95)

23. Columbus, Ohio (Score: 78.69)

22. Philadelphia (Score: 78.85)

21. Little Rock, Ark. (Score: 79.42)

20. St. Louis (Score: 79.50)

19. Tulsa, Okla. (Score: 79.68)

18. New Orleans (Score: 80.99)

17. Providence, R.I. (Score: 81.69)

16. Knoxville, Tenn. (Score: 82.80)

15. San Antonio (Score: 83.63)

14. Columbia, S.C. (Score: 84.96)

13. New York (Score: 85.46)

12. Wichita, Kan. (Score: 85.47)

11. Dayton, Ohio (Score: 86.52)

10. McAllen, Texas (Score: 87.61)

9. Birmingham, Ala. (Score: 87.71)

8. Richmond, Va. (Score: 88.68)

7. Dallas (Score: 88.82)

6. Chattanooga, Tenn. (Score: 90.18)

5. Jackson, Miss. (Score: 90.61)

4. Oklahoma City (Score: 91.19)

3. Baton Rouge, La. (Score: 91.93)

2. Memphis, Tenn. (Score: 97.10)

1. Louisville, Ky. (Score: 100.0)

Click here for the full list by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

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